Clinical Research Nurse (Diabetes)

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits a Registered Nurse to join the NHS Research Scotland Diabetes Research Network. This role focuses on managing diabetes patients and those with higher weight involved in research, primarily at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position offers a chance to contribute to vital research in Scotland's healthcare landscape. Join a team dedicated to improving diabetes care and research quality, and make a tangible difference in patients' lives. If you're passionate about nursing and research, this is the perfect chance to enhance your career while supporting a significant cause.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in diabetes patient management.
• Ability to assist in research and manage higher weight patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing diabetes patients participating in research.
• Work primarily based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

Skills

Patient Management

Research Participation

Nursing Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The NHS Research Scotland Diabetes Research Network was commissioned in 2006 by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government to improve the quality and increase the quantity of diabetes research in Scotland.

We are recruiting an innovative Registered Nurse to assist us in managing patients with diabetes or higher weight participating in research. The post will be primarily based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

It is anticipated that further funding to extend the post will enable continuation beyond March 2025 for a further year.

For further information please contact: Informal enquiries to: Anna Barnett NHS Research Scotland Diabetes Network Manager 01382 383455

Internal - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Hours of work are: 22.2 (3 days per week Mon, Tues, Weds or Tues, Weds, Thurs)

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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